Monday, October 18, 2004
Congress
Lately I have been hearing a lot of very apathetic people talk about how the government doesn't listen to us so what we say doesn't matter. I am wondering who they are talking to. Have people completely forgotten about the House of Representatives?
I grew up with one of the most receptive Congressmen ever. When people in his district needed things, he actually got them done (he helped my best friends parent's with documentation problems for their Chinese Foster Child). Now I realize the Republican party screwed him when they redistricted HOWEVER that does not change the fact that you too can annoy the hell out of your Congressmen.
Yes Ladies and Gentlmen. You can write them everyday. Hell just send the same letter over and over again till you get your point across. You can go to their local office or you can call them. Congressmen are way more accesible than people think.
My point is, we have a system of checks and balances. If your Congressman isn't doing what you want, it is a lot easier to get them voted out of office than you think. If you Congressman is letting the president do things you don't want him to, contact your Congressman and chew him out for his voting record.
You are only as mute as you let them make you.
Lately I have been hearing a lot of very apathetic people talk about how the government doesn't listen to us so what we say doesn't matter. I am wondering who they are talking to. Have people completely forgotten about the House of Representatives?
I grew up with one of the most receptive Congressmen ever. When people in his district needed things, he actually got them done (he helped my best friends parent's with documentation problems for their Chinese Foster Child). Now I realize the Republican party screwed him when they redistricted HOWEVER that does not change the fact that you too can annoy the hell out of your Congressmen.
Yes Ladies and Gentlmen. You can write them everyday. Hell just send the same letter over and over again till you get your point across. You can go to their local office or you can call them. Congressmen are way more accesible than people think.
My point is, we have a system of checks and balances. If your Congressman isn't doing what you want, it is a lot easier to get them voted out of office than you think. If you Congressman is letting the president do things you don't want him to, contact your Congressman and chew him out for his voting record.
You are only as mute as you let them make you.
Comments:
AMEN!
And for those who don't know who their representative is, go here - http://www.house.gov/writerep/, or here - http://yahoo.capwiz.com/y/dbq/officials/
Silence equals consent.
And for those who don't know who their representative is, go here - http://www.house.gov/writerep/, or here - http://yahoo.capwiz.com/y/dbq/officials/
Silence equals consent.
Can I second that Amen. I would also like to add that your city council, state assembly, and state senate have smaller districts so they must do more for their votes. You must find out if your problem is a state, city or national jurisdiction. Call the offices, visit their liaisons, and write them letters as Nina mentioned. I worked as a community liaison and the best time to hit them up is when they are up for re-election. They work miracles. I remember helping people that deserved it and people that didn't desereve it. A lot of people that just play and ride the system use these outlets to accomplish their agendas. It is time for hard working honest people to use their voices and scream demands. We can't bite our lips, if we have problems. The system sucks, and is corrupt, but that doesn't mean that we can't use them to our advantage. Just gotta know how to play it. Their is a great annual refference publication called the Green Book. That is a real tool. Call the city hall main number, ask for a free directory. Do somethimg more than bitch and moan. Freakin ay Nina. You rock
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